Green Bay Packers fans are anxiously watching after newly acquired running back Josh Jacobs was spotted riding a dirt bike in a recent livestream, causing concern among the fanbase.
The former Alabama and Las Vegas Raiders player was seen operating an ATV with a dirt bike attached. However, the dirt bike flipped during the ride, sending Jacobs airborne and eventually landing in the grass beside the road.
Fortunately, it appears Jacobs emerged from the incident unscathed. Nonetheless, some fans questioned why he was participating in such activities, especially as a highly paid professional athlete.
“Why risk it as a pro athlete?” one fan queried, while another exclaimed, “What did I just witness?”
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Jacobs’ signing with the Packers was one of the major moves of the offseason, filling the void left by former running back Aaron Jones, who departed for the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings.
In securing a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, Jacobs replaced Jones, who was franchise-tagged by the Raiders before the 2023 season but became a free agent this time around. Similar to Saquon Barkley, the former New York Giants player, Jacobs capitalized on the opportunity to secure a lucrative contract with a new team.
Joining a Packers squad that showed promise with a surprising playoff upset over the Dallas Cowboys last season, Jacobs adds depth to a team led by quarterback Jordan Love, who is seen as a franchise player capable of leading the team to division titles, playoff success, and potentially a Super Bowl.
Given his new contract, Jacobs may want to avoid risky activities like riding ATVs and dirt bikes in the future.
